By Vincent Ujumadu & Nwabueze Okonkwo

ONITSHA—THE Federal Government has at last recognised Anambra as one of the oil producing states in the federation.

National chairman of Host Communities Producing Oil and Gas, HOSCON, Prince Mike Emuh who disclosed this yesterday at Anambra State Traditional Rulers’ House, Government House, Awka, while  briefing traditional rulers in the state, said  the Federal Government had also  approved 10  modular refineries in all the 11 oil producing states in the country out of which one of the refineries would be cited in Anambra.


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Emuh further told the traditional rulers that the Federal Government also approved the employment of 10,000 youths from all the oil producing states, out of which 1,000 youths are to be employed in Anambra State, adding that he was in the state to ask the royal fathers to mention a particular place where the modular refinery would be cited in the state and to prepare for the selection of the youths to be employed.

Flanked by Chief Monday Whisky, HOSCON’s National Media Director and other national officers; Anambra HOSCON officers, including the state chairman, Anthony Chiokwe, his deputy, Greg Onyilegbe and the state organising secretary, Ifeanyi Chigbo (a.k.a. Target), Emuh who is also a member of Federal Government’s Governing Council  on Petroleum, also handed over all the documents containing the approvals from the Federal Government and a copy of HOSCON’s constitution to the royal fathers.

It’s welcome development—Anambra Govt

Anambra State government reacted last night on the new status of the state as officially an oil producing state, describing it as a welcome development.

Speaking with Vanguard on the issue, the state Commissioner for Information, Mr. C Don Adinuba, however observed that the quantity of oil produced in the state was still small, hoping that with further exploration, more oil would be discovered in the state.

He said: “This is cheering news, but we must realize that the quantity of oil produced in Anambra State cannot be compared to what is produced in other oil -producing states in the country.

“The oil in Anambra is produced from marginal oil fields, which may not immediately attract international oil companies. For now, the oil is produced through barges as  opposed to pipeline drilling that carries large quantity of crude oil.

“But we are grateful for this recognition, which will surely shore up the state’s revenue, even if marginally.”



Responding, the State Chairman of Anambra Traditional Rulers Council and Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Nnaemeka Achebe, commended him for coming to brief them and disclosed that the traditional rulers would set up a committee to be headed by the traditional ruler of Aguleri, Igwe Christopher Idigo, to look into his briefings and take a decisive steps.

Achebe who handed all the documents over to Igwe Idigo, disclosed that he himself, having worked in the oil industry for over 30 years, would serve as a private consultant to actualize the dream of Anambra getting its fare share as an oil producing state.

Read more at: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/04/fg-confirms-anambras-status-oil-producing-state/

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This thread going to be hot when everyone wakes up. Anyway this pretty good news if the refiners are managed by private sector. I just find it odd the traditional rules are picking the site and handling the recruitment.

He was in the state to ask the royal fathers to mention a particular place where the modular refinery would be cited in the state and to prepare for the selection of the youths to be employed.

Igbodefender a thread you'll enjoy.

Hmm...well refineries are important. If the govt can actually match words with action on this, I'm sure we'll be better off producing and processing what we consume and not be at the absolute mercy of importers and NNPC drama all the time.

Good.

I hope this is not a political movement? More employment opportunities for us, rural development and more derivatives for my state. Thank God for this development.

Buhari, where is the Enugu coal industry you promised, Abi it's the second Niger Bridge or Onitsha Seaport.

Okay, i forgot, they are merely things perpetually used to deceive Igbos. Of course some gullible Igbos will believe you and you will serious show them what heart break feels like. ...... not for veterans that understand the usual tricks used to deceive Igbos year in year out. lolzzz

Okay, I got your agenda now!

Emuh further told the traditional rulers that the Federal Government also approved the employment of 10,000 youths from all the oil producing states, out of which 1,000 youths are to be employed in Anambra State, adding that he was in the state to ask the royal fathers to mention a particular place where the modular refinery would be cited in the state and to prepare for the selection of the youths to be employed

the only functioning igbo state, l believe him.

Anambra oil producing State?



The same way Bornu was declared an oil producing State years ago, yet we have not heard of oil exploration years later.

Joke of a Country.

Rain falls b’coz the sky can no longer handle its weight just like tears fall b’coz heart can no longer handle the pain.
Wow, It's a welcome development for Anambra people & Nigeria at large. Although it took them some time to make the declaration.

All same Congratulations to Ndi Anambra.

Anambra is more of a gas producing state than oil producing state....the oil is just a tip of the iceberg

Pls where is the oil in Lagos again

sapien:
Anambra oil producing State?



The same way Bornu was declared an oil producing State years ago, yet we have not heard of oil exploration years later.

Joke of a Country.

Anambra has a refinery...Orient Refinery
Bornu has Boko Haram.

To much "we will".... untill the dividends are being enjoyed by the indigenes wont be moved..

Was at warri the other day, wept for an oil producing community.

Useless 2019 campaign strategy. Taa gbafuo, anya asaala anya.

cjrane:


Buhari, where is the Enugu coal industry you promised, Abi it's the second Niger Bridge or Onitsha Seaport.

Okay, i forgot, they are merely things perpetually used to deceive Igbos. Of course some gullible Igbos will believe you and you will serious show them what heart break feels like. ...... not for veterans that understand the usual tricks used to deceive Igbos year in year out. lolzzz

Okay, I got your agenda now!

Make we hear word biko, is Anambra an oil producing state? The second niger bridge is still ongoing, Onitsha-Enugu expressway is still ongoing. Appreciate Bubu for once abeg.
Anambra adibago mma.

ariesbull:
Anambra is more of a gas producing state than oil producing state....the oil is just a tip of the iceberg

Fact.

Blue3k:
This thread going to be hot when everyone wakes up. Anyway this pretty good news if the refiners are managed by private sector. I just find it odd the traditional rules are picking the site and handling the recruitment.



Igbodefender a thread you'll enjoy.

You are right, people like abagworo and deomelo will cry reading this news

After the recognition the state should benefit for 13% derivation. Even if it's marginal it's still better than nothing. If the natural gas is there like is claimed even better. Don't ask me when though. I dont think Lagos has revived it's 13% derivation yet since the announced their oil production in 2016.

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Blue3k:
After the recognition the state should benefit for 13% derivation. Even if it's marginal it's still better than nothing. If the natural gas is there like is claimed even better.

Na small small, we shall get there.

Anambra has always been an oil-producing state. It was just politics.

Mere political strategy

That oil belong to igala people not Igbo they should cite the modular in their land.

Anambra..uwa m ozo, agam abu onye Anambra.
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GEJ made this possible. Anambra has been producing oil since 2012, Bubu did nothing other than recognition of what has been existing.


Anambra, most Blessed Nigerian state

Blue3k:
After the recognition the state should benefit for 13% derivation. Even if it's marginal it's still better than nothing. If the natural gas is there like is claimed even better. Don't ask me when though. I dont think Lagos has revived it's 13% derivation yet since the announced their oil production in 2016.

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This is good news and long overdue. Ndigbo, in whose administration did Anambra get oil producing status? Buhari's administration. Don't forget that in 2019!

ruggedized1:
Anambra..uwa m ozo, agam abu onye Anambra.

Anambra, most Blessed Nigerian state.

Buhari by Enyioma Ndigbo.

Blue3k:


Read more at: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/04/fg-confirms-anambras-status-oil-producing-state/

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This is great news. I am cautiously optimistic about it. Executed well, this would mean more revenue for Anambra. Igbodefender has fought doggedly for Anambra to be allowed to make money from its oil which have been designated as 'strategic rserves' for so long!

Buhari as Igbodefender says, is a listening President. That is why we always ask Igbos: Vote For Buhari In 2019, get Igbo Presidency in 2023.

Will personally make more contacts and give updates to this!

Blue3k the in-house economist of Nairaland, thanks for this.

Yyeske:
You are right, people like abagworo and deomelo will cry reading this news

My Brother, I hope some of those who critisize Buhari day in day out will get jobs from this, so they can eat their words.

Igbos Make Buhari Win In 2019, Get Igbo Presidency In 2023. Onye new nti, ya nuru!

SEasterners don't be deceived for 2019. If thr z oil, make una share am jejely among urselves for your communities' benefit.

Dont vote buhari cos of dis ooo

How many barrels are the oil wells producing, let it not be like Lagos own.

Good news sha

something their GEJ could not do.

Igbos will never fall for this last minute political trickery from the satanic govt...Where is the gazzette detailing such information , when was it ratified by the National Assembly , where is the ministry of of finance memo to the RMAFC and vice versa? This is nothing but political trickery and we shall jump and pass ... Anambra shall one day become an oil producing state but that will never happen under Buhari